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resilient

Adjective

IPA /rɪˈzɪlɪənt/

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Able to recover and keep going after difficulties, disappointment or stress, rather than remaining overwhelmed by the experience.

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resilient/rɪˈzɪlɪənt/

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She stayed resilient after the move and gradually made new friends.
Resilient students learn from disappointing results and try a different approach.

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resilient — Able to recover and keep going after difficulties, disappointment or stress, rather than remaining overwhelmed by the experience.

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Resilience is the noun: someone can show resilience during a difficult period.

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